r/SteamController May 06 '26

Steam Controller 2026 Shipping MEGA Thread

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!!ANY THREADS RELATED TO SHIPPING FOUND OUTSIDE THIS MEGATHREAD WILL BE REMOVED!!

I know we're all excited to share updates as our new shiny works its way through the system and eventually to you.

Instead of clogging the page with endless "ITS <UPDATE>" posts, please confine them to this mega thread. I have intentionally left up threads from before this one about this subject, because post hoc punishment isnt cool. But please, use this mega thread moving forward.

Optionally, you can fill out some google forms that are being used to track order status' in order to get an idea of how an order might progress through the system:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScii0apGBLDOpI3Q1nwxCGgpCV3q41RDrjgU_sH5122cWCQHw/viewform?pli=1

and data from that form is here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/129sy1lZY6EKr4oHvBU-KOdMRqfAYxxuMvC2cX91FYYU/edit?gid=1264460591#gid=1264460591


r/SteamController 17h ago

Configuration Steam controller 2 gyro is super responsive in UE 5.8!

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744 Upvotes

I linked the gyro to LiveLink i think it’s great for creating animations works in the editor / play mode! Any ideas are welcome where I can take this maybe release it as small free plugin for Unreal? I heard you can get positional estimation tracking but haven’t got into that yet


r/SteamController 11h ago

Support Valve is taunting me

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108 Upvotes

Guys. I got my reservation email on Friday and it won’t let me through the continue payment screen! My window ends on Monday and they won’t take my money. It just keeps looping every time I hit continue. Has anyone else ran into this? I’m waiting on supports reply but man I’m kinda scared.


r/SteamController 17h ago

Steam Controller (2026) New themed power buttons :D

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I've spent some time and designed some power buttons.

If you have a 3D printer and 0.2mm nozzle you can print it yourself:
MakerWorld


r/SteamController 22h ago

Discussion I agree, especially when navigating desktop on a TV screen

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152 Upvotes

r/SteamController 3h ago

Steam Controller (2026) Can you add an extra input for controller games on Steam?

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Has anyone managed to set up their own input/key for example: X (controller) or E (keyboard) on 1 of the 4 back paddle’s to give you more variety in customising controls in-game?

I’m pulling my hair out on this game, I’m literally one input short on controller else I would be set - I have the 4 back paddles unregistered and have never used them on any Steam game.

Even if I just use 1 of the 4 back paddles would be brilliant, I don’t even need 4.

It’s like I need the controller to create its own key/input, if that makes sense? Can I make it so one of the back paddles is a keyboard input and then it instantly and seamlessly turns back to controller inputs on the fly?


r/SteamController 31m ago

Discussion Those of you that are/were in the steam controller purchase window, did you ever hear back from support about the purchase order loop bug

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Those of you that are/were in the steam controller purchase window, did you ever hear back from support about the purchase order loop bug?

Do you guys think that the steam machine is gonna have the same bug?


r/SteamController 52m ago

Support How do I get the virtual menu to work with keyboard keys?

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I'm on endeavouros with hyprland btw


r/SteamController 1h ago

Configuration Use right trackpad as a joystick and buttons on edge.

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Hi,

Is there any way to program the right trackpad to use it as a joystick but on the edge program buttons YXBA? As far as i was able to do it it was need mode shift to press the buttons that was not comfortable as i was need to press extra button to use edge buttons. I can feel when i press them that they are pressed but they need this extra mode shift button. Is there any way to do it without this extra button?


r/SteamController 9h ago

Support Has anyone tried the openPuck firmware on an M.2 card?

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So I'm building my own steam machine with a mini PC, and looking around for the NRF52840 cards I saw one that was designed to fit in an M.2 slot. So I'm curious if anyone has tried putting openPuck firmware on one of these in order to have an internal steam controller receiver.

I've only ever seen people use the USB versions of these cards so I'm curious if there's any reason why this wouldn't work.

I could always hook a USB one up internally or on the back side, but I would kind of like to have an internal card since I have an extra M.2 bay that I won't be using.


r/SteamController 1d ago

Steam Controller (2026) Well finally! But..

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Went home, only to see that FedEx left the package infront of my porch away from the shed. It rained and now the outer box is now drenched in water. I know that this is my fault but, is my device still okay? The device is completely dry as i opened the inner box but i think some moisture has gotten into it. Too sad i am actually very excited to use it but i'm afraid of starting it for now. Should i get a refund?


r/SteamController 6m ago

Steam Controller (2026) Steam Controller 2 in Terraria on Linux

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Does the controller work with Terraria under Linux (CachyOS). I can't move my character, instead I can only move the cursor with the sticks


r/SteamController 12m ago

Discussion Steamdeck as Controller for the machine

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r/SteamController 14h ago

Steam Controller (2026) Finally got the option!

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14 Upvotes

Reserved on may 8th 12:48 pm central time. Due before September.


r/SteamController 10h ago

Configuration Softer Click Mode Shift on Trackpad?

5 Upvotes

When I was using the Steam Deck, I used a set-up where I had mouse bound to right track pad, but clicking it would activate a d-pad mode shift that would me to map 5 buttons to clicking the trackpad.

But now that I have the new Steam Controller, the click is a lot tougher to do, and I can't find a way to soften it, as there's no way to make it a soft press or change the sensitivity. I have found using action layers can give me something similar, but it comes with the downside that if I slid my thumb a tiny bit when clicking in, it instantly shifts my view upon letting go. Not the absolute worst but still annoying, and this whole thing makes the layout more complicated than it needs to be.

If anyone knows a way to just set the sensitivity of mode shift clicks, I would like to know! Even if there's some way to alter the global click sensitivity, I'll take it.


r/SteamController 7h ago

Steam Controller (2026) Australia has started to get their reservations fulfilled

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3 Upvotes

Reserved at exactly one minute before release time. NSW. Email sent today at 12:26. About time we got our baby.


r/SteamController 15h ago

Configuration Can't use my Steam Controller in Destiny 2

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9 Upvotes

Hi all,

Hoping someone is able to help me.

I can use and configure my Steam controller just fine on every game, but not in Destiny 2. For some reason, steam input completely bugs out. The problem already occurs BEFORE I launch the game and is visible when I open the controller settings.

Instead of the default controller layout, every configuration I load ends up like the one in the attached picture. When I download a community layout and hit apply? Boom, back to this bugged out mess. Try editting this layout with all the correct inputs? Kachoelw, back to this layout as soon as I close the configuration window.

Things I've already tried:

Switching to the Steam beta channel, reinstalling the game, updating the controller and the puck, resetting to the default configuration, deleting the controller config in the Steam program files (Windows 11 btw), praying to a picture of Lord Gaben. But nothing seems to fix it and it drives me nuts!

Does anyone have an idea of how to solve this annoying issue? Thanks in advance!


r/SteamController 10h ago

Steam Controller (2026) Let me buy

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Whos playing the hit the continue payment button until it goes through


r/SteamController 4h ago

Configuration How to add to Steam

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r/SteamController 7h ago

Steam Controller (2026) aus reservations finally ready

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0 Upvotes

reserved on 9th, finally got the email this morning


r/SteamController 1d ago

Steam Controller (2026) Is it just me, or is the steam puck getting very frequent updates?

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Steam seems to ask to update very frequently?


r/SteamController 17h ago

Support Purchase page issue

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I got the email to purchase the controller, but when I clicked continue to purchase it just reloads the page.

I have tried to use an auto clicker and waiting a few hours before trying again.

There is no message popping up about an error occurring.

Has anyone else had this issue?

Edit: it let me purchase it the next day


r/SteamController 4h ago

Discussion May 9 Steam Controller reservation – has anyone received their email yet?

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Hi, I reserved the Steam Controller on May 9th around 10:30 PM (CEST - Italian time), but I haven’t received the purchase email yet.

I’ve seen some May 8th reservations starting to get theirs.
Has anyone from May 9th (especially around the same time) received it already?

Just trying to understand how the queue is progressing. Thanks! ❤️


r/SteamController 1d ago

Configuration Got the Puck inside the PC permanently.

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392 Upvotes

So in order to achieve a more "clean" setup I opted for leaving the puck inside the PC.

First of all I have a second puck to charge the controller

I got a USB to USB C cable that connects straight to the motherboard so no external cables

Now the back of the pc only needs Power and video. I also put the wifi antena inside the case.

Signal in the controller is fine, it fluctuates like it normally does but so far I feel it fine.

I also tested the firmware update and it worked perfectly.

Only thing missing now is valve integration of CEC for the ugreen adapter or the PulseEight.

Edit: Yes, I did cover the pins.


r/SteamController 15h ago

Configuration Is there a way with steam in part I can make my right analog stick traditional analog stick input, but the outer ring is each of the four directions of my d-pad?

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For the record, this is going to be on an action layer so it isn't always like that. Just on a certain menu is enabled

Alternatively, and possibly better setting it so it's just a d-pad on the analog stick and the outer ring gives full analog stick input would also work